Open AccessShade Selection: Blending of Conventional and Digital Methods - An Updated Review
Author(s) -
Aiswarya S. Kumar,
Veera Raghavan Ajith Kumar,
Manmohan Dass Goel,
Ranjana K. Mehta,
Tanay Arora,
Shashwat Pande
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of oral health and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2230-7389
pISSN - 0973-7316
DOI - 10.5005/johcd-8-2-109
Subject(s) - computer science , rgb color model , reliability (semiconductor) , selection (genetic algorithm) , computer vision , artificial intelligence , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics
Major challenges in cosmetic dentistry are to accomplish appropriate and satisfactory reproduction of natural shade of teeth. The procedure of choosing a shade can be performed using visual method or by an instrument. The kind of shade guide, individual ability to choose shades and conditions the choice is made under, all have influence on reliability and accuracy of the procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce instrumental color determination in everyday work. They include RGB devices, colorimeters, spectrophotometers. The impact of the color science can be seen on various restorative materials ranging from ceramics to maxillofacial prosthetic materials. Good communication between the dental team of all these details is paramount to a successful aesthetic result.